ASM's 2012 William B. Marye Award

Stephen Israel

The
2012 recipient of the William B. Marye Award, Stephen Israel has made particularly
outstanding and lasting contributions to several areas of Maryland archeology.
Stephen is well known for his willingness to take on almost any task that will
further the cause of Maryland Archeology and his generosity with his time in
assisting and guiding avocational archeologists.

The award committee notes his long years of service to this community.
Following military service, which included a deployment to Viet Nam,, Stephen
completed his Masters Degree in Anthropology at the University of Oklahoma
in 1969. From 1976 until his retirement in 2003 he worked as an archeologist
for the US Army Corp of Engineers with responsibility for research activity
in four states. His work outside of official duties include assisting archeologists
in Maryland and surrounding states as well. In 2007, the Archeological Society
of Virginia presented him with their Out-Of_State Award for Outstanding Service
to the Commonwealth of Virginia archeology.

Stephen is a regular and enthusiastic participant in all forms
of ASM meetings and related activities. ASM can always count on him to support
CAT program activities as well as the Annual Field Sessions. He is a frequent
contributor to Maryland Archeology, our official journal. He is also active
with the Council for Maryland Archeology, the Eastern States Archaeological
Federation, the Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference, and archeological
organizations in several states.